Where to buy spokes?

[Racer X]

I've been having a bit of trouble finding a set of spokes for my 93 RM250 - (19" Rear Wheel).
A genuine set from Suzuki costs $180 +gst, but I'm sure there must be cheaper (and better) ones for sale somewhere..
anyone know?
PS - only two are broken, but I was thinking to get a whole set anyway

[Paul in NZ]

There is a wheel rebuilding outfit in Palmerston North. They have a web site but I cannot remember their name except they were pretty easy to find.

$180 is not too bad.

Cheers

edit - Hamco industries? rings a bell....

[Kickaha]

Just reading the latest Kiwi Rider and they list
Wheel and spoke services
Tom Morris 09 576 312
Email thomas@nznet.gen.nz

And despite Pauls advancing age he has retained some memory function
Hamco industries 410 Green Road RD 6
Palmerston North
Ph Craig 06 324 8345

[Blakamin]

what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900 :Pokey:

[Racer X]

thanks guys I'll give them a call tomorrow

[F5 Dave]

what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900 :Pokey:

Good one, I'm betting you have 3 per wheel, albeit thick ones.

Probably only the Hardley Fatarse can claim not to have spokes (dish wheels)

[vifferman]

I have a spokeshave in my tool cupboard.

You can borrow it, if you like, and whittle your own.

[Blakamin]

Good one, I'm betting you have 3 per wheel, albeit thick ones.

true..... bit hard to change them tho :eek5:

[F5 Dave]

Don't be a pussy. I've changed the rims on my RG mags.

Well maybe I paid someone to, but it proves it can be done.

{edit} yeah $180 is rich for a bunch of spokes. I've always been a bit lucky when I've built wheels I've found the right spokes from a wrecker or old wheels I've had around.

[Racer X]

I called up Tom Morris and he's hookin me up with a set of stainless steel spokes - $150. I probably could have just had the broken ones replaced, but i'spose its better to be safe than sorry...

[F5 Dave]

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t stainless has a higher tensile strength but MOE is steeper so they would be more prone to snapping on a dirtbike whereas plain steel would likely stretch.

I think stainless ones are great for road but not for the dirt? Is this true?

[theblacksmith]

There is a small selection of sets for sale on silver bullet - under Products Tab-cheers.

[B0000M]

what be "spokes"???
havent had them since my 76 Z900 :Pokey:

another instance of road guys coming into the offroad area and sounding stupid....

[Gravel911]

Ha ha Boooom....my thoughts extactly.

Tom Morris is great......can highly recommend him. Has sorted me out a couple of times with spokes and aligning wheels.

[homer]

I've been having a bit of trouble finding a set of spokes for my 93 RM250 - (19" Rear Wheel).
A genuine set from Suzuki costs $180 +gst, but I'm sure there must be cheaper (and better) ones for sale somewhere..
anyone know?
PS - only two are broken, but I was thinking to get a whole set anyway

you could get spokie dokies and fit them at the time